Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Tacky
Chic
In lieu of subdued neutrals, more brands are favoring bold brash colors and garishness.
5.0
Trend score
Trend
What is the Tacky Chic trend?
Tacky Chic: Though neutrals have been thought of as a way to reach a wide audience by many brands, more and more companies are choosing to use attention-grabbing designs and hues to please consumers who have a desire to stand out. Being incorporated into everything from billboards to home decor, an fearless attitude and color scheme are being favored by companies.
Trend themes
Themes within the Tacky Chic trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Bold Color Schemes
Consumers and brands alike are favoring attention-grabbing designs and hues to stand out from the competition, which presents an opportunity for companies to incorporate fearless, bright, and diverse color schemes in their products or branding materials.
02
Participatory Mural Projects
Communal artwork projects offer a chance for local communities to take pride and ownership of their neighborhood through art, creating opportunities for artists and organizations to collaborate with local residents to achieve a common goal.
03
Resin-Coated Decor
The use of neon resin as a finishing material or coating on furniture and other design pieces presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for interior designers and architects to explore new ways of showcasing natural materials and combining them with bold colors.
Industry implications
What the Tacky Chic trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Interior Design
The use of resin-coated decor could inspire interior designers to experiment with new textures and finishes, while bold color schemes could offer a chance to redefine the definition of what makes a space 'welcoming' and 'inviting.'
For
Art and Design
Participatory mural projects and colorful art visuals open up opportunities for artists to collaborate with local communities and create works that have a positive impact on their surrounding environment and people.
For
Fashion and Accessories
Bold and colorful patterns present a chance for fashion designers to step away from traditional neutrals and explore new ways of incorporating attention-grabbing designs and hues in their clothing and accessory lines.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Tacky Chic
Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 75%, freshness 8%.
Popularity67%
Activity75%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Tacky Chic trend
6 featured examples from Apr 19 to May 1, 2013CategoryFashion
Neon Patterned Swimsuits
The Missoni Beachwear Summer 2013 Collection is Vibrantly Busy
The fashion retail industry can benefit from offering a wide range of neon and patterned swimwear options in their collections.
CategoryFashion
90s Raver Portraits
The Carnival Eyes Metal Magazine Editorial Channels Retro Era Edginess
Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Fashion retailers can cater to the demand for 90s club kid fashion by curating collections inspired by the era and promoting them to a modern-da…
CategoryLifestyle
Drunken Parrot Bottle Holders
Incorporate a Taste of the Islands Into Your Kitchen
Home decor companies can capitalize on the demand for Caribbean-themed items in kitchen and dining spaces.
CategoryArt & Design
Facade Graffiti Facelifts
Boa Mistura Revamped an Old Building with a Community Mural Project
Real estate developers can collaborate with local artists or art organizations to incorporate innovative and eye-catching urban art into their projects, potentially increasing pro…
CategoryArt & Design
Picnic-Patterned Drawings
Camilla Perkins Astounds Viewers with Her Delectably Colorful Art
Artists can explore these trends to create innovative and marketable pieces, appealing to art enthusiasts and collectors.
CategoryArt & Design
Vibrantly Designed Timber Decor
ColoRing by Jo Nagasaka Features Acid Washed Pine Furniture
Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to experiment with new techniques and materials for creating unique designs.
